2017 Wyoming State Fair Dates: August 12th-19th!

Area Information

Take a moment to learn a little more about what the Wyoming State Fair and surrounding area has to offer.

Douglas, Wyoming is a community of approximately 5,000 people located 130 miles north of Cheyenne, the state capital and 50 miles east of Casper. The North Platte River runs through town, offering entertainment for those who love to fish, swim, canoe, or just take a walk on the scenic walking paths located at the river's edge. For more information on Douglas, visit the Chamber of Commerce.

Douglas

Weather

Weather during the State Fair can be unpredictable. The average high temperature for August is 85 F, the average low is 52 F and there's a 21% chance of precipitation. The average wind is 8 mph. Basically, what this means is that it will be hot, most likely windy, and there's a good chance that it will rain at least once during the fair. For a more specific forecast, click here.

Motels / Hotels

Douglas Inn

1450 Riverbend Drive, Douglas
307-358-9790

First Interstate Inn

2349 E. Richards, Douglas (Exit 135)
307-358-2833

Four Winds Motel

615 East Richards, Douglas
307-358-2322

Hampton Inn & Suites

1730 Muirfield Court
307-358-0707

Holiday Inn Express

900 West Yellowstone, Douglas
307-358-4500

Howards Motel

106 A Street, Glendo
307-735-4252

Labonte Inn

206 Walnut St., Douglas (Exit 135)
307-358-4343

Motel 6

2310 E Richards St, Douglas
800-466-8356

Plains Motel Complex

628 E. Richards, Douglas (Exit 135)
307-358-4484

Sleep Inn & Suites

508 Cortez Drive, Douglas
307-358-2777

Super 8 Motel

314 Russell, Douglas
307-358-6800

Whistle Stop Properties

2937 Esterbrook Rd, Douglas
307-331-4347

Camping

Ayres Natural Bridge

11 miles west of Douglas on I-25, exit 151
4 miles South on County Road #13
307-358-3532(Space limited to 30 foot trailers or smaller.)

Mabuhay

Dining

Classic Cafe & Pizza

Fort Diablo Steak House & Saloon

Four Acres Cafe & Steakhouse

316 W. Birch St., Glenrock
307-436-9095

Glenrock Breakfast House

400 W Aspen St., Glenrock
307-436-2750

Paisley Shawl / Hotel Higgens

416 W. Birch, Glenrock
307-436-9212
1-800-458-0144

Location

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Driving Directions: From I-25, take exit 140 (toward WY-59/ Douglas /Gillette). Go straight at the 4-way stop and stay on that road as it curves and turns into Center Street. The main entrance to the fair is on the right side of the road about 1 mile after you exit I-25.

Note: During the fair, only vehicles bringing livestock are allowed to use this entrance. Free parking is available to the south, on Brownfield Road. See the State Fair Park map (.pdf) for more details.